I am looking for a perfect barn for my horses. I came here to visit the place and I fall in love…read morewith the owner. She's very sweet, honest and nice. Her price is fair and she's willing to feed whatever you choice to your horses. She's building a very nice and safe turn out for horses with NO BARBWIRE. There's a beautiful trail connected to the barn but there's gate that is connected to the neighbor and you might be able to pass the gate and if not the park is only 1 mile from the barn and it's beautiful and mostly flat. She has 2 round pens and one of them is very big and nice and I also like the smaller one as well. I was happy with arena's size. I heard in spring this place will turn to heaven and they have the most beautiful flowers. They have an amazing view. The horses looked healthy and the stalls were cleaned.

We boarded our horse with Nola for 6 years - the entire time we were in California…read more From the second we met Nola she has been an answered prayer. The size of my horse didn't phase her one bit (17.2 hh, he's a big boy!). He had a stressful arrival (bad horse transport company) and she helped us nurse him back to health. A few other health problems happened during our 6 years, and she has ALWAYS gone above and beyond. She taught me so much about caring for normal and not-so-normal health problems! She is warm, friendly and has a passion for her business. You always feel like family at Nola's! As many people with horses know, horse people can be quite shady. My horse has been boarded in 4 states and 8 different barns, constantly changing barns because people got weird or our horse wasn't treated well. This is NOT the case with Nola! The only reason we have left is we moved out of state. Even then, my horse stayed an extra year with Nola until we could find a satisfactory barn and the weather was good for coming across the Rockies. She has kept me updated, made sure he was ready for all his appointments (ferrier, vet, etc) and kept a close eye on him while I was away. Don't look any further than this barn... you've officially found your horse's new home!

100% Recommend! A…read morefew years ago, I had the opportunity to meet Karen, and I can honestly say she is one of the most patient, loving, and passionate people I've ever met. She taught me so much, and although I'm definitely not an expert, I can confidently say that I learned how to ride without being scared. Before meeting her, I had never touched a horse, let alone prepared one to ride. Karen was incredibly patient and taught me everything step by step, always making me feel comfortable and confident. I would highly recommend this place. It's definitely worth it! After a few lessons, I remember we would ride up the hills, and the views were absolutely amazing. If you're thinking about taking riding lessons, I highly recommend giving them a try. You'll be in great hands!

This place is a PARADISE…read more My friend introduced me to this convenient yet uncrowded barn. Manuel, the owner, is most likely this nicest man you'll ever meet and both himself and his wife are very patient and kind people- always smiling! With the help of Manuel, I scored a awesome lease situation and now pay a very fair price to ride a great horse all month long. He even offered me free tack to use as a loaner until I got all set up with my own gear. The barn and property are clean, tidy, and casual. Beautiful views and trails, and lots of peace and quiet at this location. If you're a positive horse person, you'll love it here...

What a beautiful area to go on a hike, located right off of Page Mill! I was there to do a quick…read morevisit to see the horses at the stables! Such beautiful animals, and some of the stables were decorated for Christmas!

Absolutely gorgeous. Loved seeing the Barn and walking the trail. Lots of horse poop near the trail…read morebut once you get up the hill a bit there is less. We saw deer and lots of horses.

Cathy is amazing! Good vibe, positive, value for no drama barn! Huge covered arena, huge outdoor…read morearena, two huge turnouts, and round pen.

Great program with Sterling Farms runs out of Cerro Vista. Easy to get to. Lots of boarding…read morecapacity. Hosts Reins in Motion, a community gem.

I love this place and am soo happy to have found it. Owner is amazing. My horses are so happy and…read morewell taken care of.

I Highly recommend this ranch for boarding! The only negative I can say is the distance from town,…read moreand the very small presence of rattlesnakes during the hotter time of the year (both of these uncontrollable so not docking any stars) I brought my horse here a little over a year ago now from a terrible facility, and was welcomed with open arms and the reassurance that I could trust them to care for my horse the proper way. They feed plentifully, clean stalls in a timely manner, and are more than helpful if you are having any issues! If you're are questioning where to board, this is your sign to go to Lone Tree!

I was only at Sunny Hill for about two months because I am moving to San Diego, but it would be…read moredifficult to imagine a better place to board during my layover. The large jumping arena, the small covered dressage court and the full sized mirrored dressage court and lunging arena are groomed and watered every day, sometimes twice a day. They have an aggressive fly prevention system and haul off all manure. There are hardly any flies and you don't leave the barn covered in dust, which is rare on the west coast. When I was at Sunny Hill, most barns on their road had between 7-10 cases of pigeon fever, Sunny Hill had none. Jennifer the owner, goes above and beyond in horse care. They will even feed your horse out of a slow feeding hay bag so he can eat at a more natural rate throughout the day. Top quality care, pristine boutique facility, oh and did I mention you can ride a short distance to Mt. Diablo trails? Not bad..

This is a wonderful place. Nan, the manager, is extremely intuitive and develops a unique…read morerelationship with each horse. That says, she can tell when even the slightest thing is off with them. Tons of trail access a huge plus.

I am so lucky to have landed at MSR! Nan is truly wonderful, extremely knowledgeable and a crazy…read moreawesome cook too! Lots of trails to ride, good friends to ride with and peace of mind knowing my two boys are well cared for, are just a few of the many reasons I love it here!!

FHS and trainer Stephanie Walker are the best. She has created an exceptional environment where the…read morehorses' comfort and happiness are always the priority. She helps all levels of riders realize their full potential in a very unintimidating way. I would highly recommend this barn for boarding, leasing, training, and lessons.

Stephanie Walker at Free Heart Stables is a true horseman. She understands the equine holistically…read moreand teaches her clients from where the horse is at physically and mentally, and always for the good of the horse. My daughter entered into the horse world via typical horseback lesson experience. She received excellent instruction in rider form at a top riding school but she became bored with just jumping on a horse for the purpose of getting through the transitions and jumps while looking good. She craved a deeper bond with her equine partners. So, being a brand new horse person myself, and only to support my daughter from afar, I found Stephanie in a Google search. I figured some horseback lessons that simulated actual horse ownership would cure the bug. I also decided that since this experience would be more than just tacking up the horse and riding, I decided to take lessons too so I could supervise my daughter from the ground. When my daughter first started riding, I wouldn't even pet the horses, and I was the least likely candidate to be a horse owner, that's how resistant I was to this whole horse fever she caught. I thought for sure these true "horsemanship" lessons would end this nonsense. Well, Stephanie didn't cure the horse bug. She made it worse, it was contagious, and I caught it. She stirred a new passion in my daughter and I that opened up a whole new world where horses are now more than a hobby, we have a new lifestyle. Fast forward to today, we are the humble owners of a beautiful, dramatic, and sensitive thoroughbred gelding and Stephanie is our trainer. Forget thinking that this is your typical trainer situation where the expert does the hard work of training your horse and you come out only to ride and experience the fruit of that labor. Stephanie is teaching US how to train our horse. Her lessons involve us in every part of the equine from the how the horse thinks to how the horse moves - on good days and bad days. Some of our best lessons, even when we first started, have been in (and continue to be in) imperfect conditions where we were making mistakes and Stephanie patiently taught us what was going on with the horse mentally, how we created the situation, and how to correct it. She will not do it for you, and she will make you take it slow to do things right. You can do things fast, or you can do them right. Thankfully, she has the patience and calm demeanor of a saint with kids and nervous, newbie, somewhat resistant, older adults. Stephanie just has something special to offer people that is vitally lacking in our fast paced, over tech'd, and over-achieving culture. The character qualities that are being instilled in my daughter (and myself) through this journey is not something the fanciest training barn or most expensive private school could ever teach. It is hard work that teaches you how to slow down, be present, and be teachable. Though the word has lost its meaning, Stephanie is a true natural horseman and she will teach you how to understand and communicate with the horse from the moment you make contact. If you want a truly fulfilling equine partnership that is unlike anything offered at training and lesson barns, contact Stephanie. Your horse will thank you.